Power Transmission Company Reinforces Zero-Tolerance Stance, Tasks Staff on Ethical Conduct

By Chioma Vivian James

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has unveiled a new Anti-Corruption Policy Document designed to strengthen ethical conduct, transparency, accountability and professionalism across the organisation.

The policy, unveiled on Tuesday at TCN’s Corporate Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja, is expected to provide a clearer institutional framework for preventing, detecting, reporting and responding to corrupt and unethical practices within the power transmission company.

The initiative was spearheaded by TCN’s Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU), as part of efforts to deepen integrity and responsible conduct among personnel.

Representing the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of TCN, Engr. Sule Ahmed Abdulaziz, the Executive Director, Human Resources and Corporate Services, Mrs Abiodun Afolabi-Fadahunsi, said the company’s credibility should be measured not only by its achievements but also by the manner in which such achievements were attained.

She urged members of staff to familiarise themselves with the new policy and ensure that its principles were reflected in their everyday decisions and professional responsibilities.

According to her, the document reinforces the values of honesty, fairness, accountability, transparency and professionalism, while further strengthening TCN’s zero-tolerance position against corruption.

She stressed that adherence to the policy should not be viewed merely as an administrative requirement but as an essential part of building a responsible and trustworthy institution.

Earlier, the Chairman of ACTU, Mrs E. Benibo, described the policy as a collective commitment by the management and workforce of TCN to strengthen integrity and promote an organisational culture in which ethical conduct remains central to service delivery.

She noted that corruption has far-reaching consequences for institutions, explaining that it weakens organisational structures, erodes public confidence and leads to the waste and diversion of resources.

Benibo therefore emphasised that combating corruption should not be left solely to management or designated anti-corruption structures, but should be regarded as a shared responsibility among all members of staff.

Also speaking, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) representative and ACTU Desk Officer attached to TCN, Mrs Monsurat Ajoke Ifeajika, provided an overview of the new policy.

She explained that the document establishes guidance for preventing and detecting corrupt practices, as well as mechanisms for reporting and responding appropriately to unethical conduct.

The policy is also expected to strengthen employees’ understanding of their responsibilities and provide a reference point for ethical decision-making in the discharge of official duties.

The unveiling formed the high point of the event, with the new document formally presented as an institutional guide aimed at promoting ethical behaviour, strengthening accountability mechanisms and consolidating TCN’s commitment to transparency.

The development comes against the backdrop of growing emphasis on integrity and accountability in public institutions, particularly organisations entrusted with critical national infrastructure and public resources.

With the formal launch of the policy, TCN is seeking to reinforce the message that effective service delivery must go hand in hand with ethical leadership, responsible conduct and institutional accountability.